Bow tie holder



Feb. 6, 1962 H. L. GREENE 3,019,910

BOW TIE HOLDER Filed March 4, 1959 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 HQ l FIG. 2.

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Feb. 6, 1962 H. L. GREENE 3,019,910

BOW TIE HOLDER Filed March 4, 1959 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 FIG. 9. 80

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INVENTOR Harold L. Greene ATTORNEY:

3,tl19,91tl BGW 'IIE I-IGLDER Harold L. Greene, 1329 NW. 2nd Ave, FortLauderdale, Fla. Filed Mar. 4, 1359, Ser. No. 797,290

Ill Elairns. (1. fil -87) This invention relates to magnetic supportsand more particularly is concerned with a permanent magnet holder forsupporting and displaying magnetic objects such as conventional clip-ontype bow ties.

Although holders for supporting a Wide variety of magnetic objects areWell-known applicant is unaware of any such device that is completelysatisfactory for the purposes of supporting or displaying the well-knownclip-on type bow ties. In most instances, these ties are kept in adresser drawer along with numerous other articles and often tend to getwrinkled and outof shape when not in use. Inasmuch as a bow tie of thistype cannot be readily pressed like a four-in-hand tie, it is oftenprematurely discarded because of unsightly wrinkles or creases afterrelatively little use and before the tie is actually worn out.

The present invention provides a novel magnetic holder particularlysuited for supporting bow ties to keep the ties unwrinkled and in goodcondition. By employing the support of the present invention thepossibility of incurring unsightly wrinkles through the carelessplacement of ties when not in use is completely obviated. In addition,the holder of the present invention incorporates means for connecting aseries of similar holders together as is often desirable in stores andother show places for displaying a large number of magnetic articles.The holder is of relatively rugged construction presenting a pleasingappearance and is relatively inexpensive to produce. Important featuresof the present invention include the employment of a structuralarrangement whereby a plurality of permanent magnets are either embeddedor securely received in a non-magnetic member and a series of horizontalprojections or shelves molded as a single integral unit with the body ofthe holder. These shelves function to not only support the magneticobjects but provide means for properly spacing the objects along thelength of the holder for display purposes.

It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide anovel holder for clip-on type bow ties and similar magnetic articles.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a bow tie holderof simple rugged construction having a pleasing appearance.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a permanent magnetholder particularly suited for use in displaying bow ties.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a bow tieholder having means for connecting a plurality of such holders together.

These and further objects and advantages of the invention will be moreapparent upon reference to the following specification, claims andappended drawings where- FIGURE 1 is a front view of a bow tie holderconstructed in accordance with the present invention;

FIGURE 2 is a rear view of the bow tie holder shown in FIGURE 1;

FIGURE 3 is a side view of the holder of FIGURES 1 and 2 illustratingthe manner in which the holder supports a plurality of bow ties;

FIGURE 4 is a vertical cross section of the bow tie holder of thepresent invention taken along line 44 of FIGURE 1;

FIGURE 5 is an additional vertical cross section taken along the line5-5 of FIGURE 1;

FIGURE 6 is a horizontal cross section taken along line 6-6 of FIGURE 5;

FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of a bow tie holder and clip attachmentfor supporting four-in-hand ties and belts;

FIGURE 8 is a side view of the lower end of a bow tie holder showing theclip secured to the holder; and

FIGURE 9 is an enlarged view of the welded clip junction of FIGURES 7and 8.

Referring to the several figures of the drawings, the bow tie holder ofthe present invention generally indicated at 10 in FIGURE 1, comprisesan elongated body 12 of insulating material enclosing a series ofvertical-1y spaced horizontally extending permanent magnets 14 best seenin FIGURE 2. Elongated body 12 whch may be constructed of any suitablenon-magnetic material such as reinforced paper, fiber board, wood andthe like is preferably made as shown in the drawing from any of thewell-known plastics. Furthermore, while the rear portion of body 12intermediate spaced magnets 14 is cutaway as indicated at 16 in FIGURE2, it is apparent that, if desired, these cut-away portions may beomitted and the body formed as a solid elongated and substantiallybar-like member.

Extending lengthwise of body 12 and received in the front face 13thereof, are a pair of parallel rectangular metallic rods 20 and 22. Asclearly seen in FIGURES 1 and 3, rods 20 and 22 extend substantially theentire length of the holder and are in contact with each of the magnets14.

Magnets 14 are each firmly engaged along their upper and lower edges bya pair of webs 24 and 26 formed integral with the front face 18 of body12 as best seen in FIGURES 2 and 5. Webs 24 and 26 are secured to andpreferably formed integral with the side walls 23 and 30 of body 12.Magnets 14 are preferably secured between the side walls and webs ofbody 12 solely by magnetic attraction between the magnets and steel rods20 and 22. However, conventional securing means such as adhesive may beemployed, if desired, or the entire holder may be formed as a singleunit with plastic body 12 molded about both the magnets 14 and theparallel rods 29 and 22. Magnets 14 are disposed with similar magneticpoles on the same side of the holder.

Positioned at spaced points along the length of the holder and formedintegral with the front face 1.8 are a plurality of horizontallyextending vertically spaced projections or ledges 32 for supporting aplurality of clip-on type bow ties as best seen for example in FIGURE 3.A pair of conventional bow ties including a knot portion 34 and metallicclips 36 for securing the ties to a shirt collar are illustrated inFIGURE 3. As can be seen, each of the elongated bars 20 and 22 extendapproximately of an inch beyond the front face 18 of body 12 providingclearance for the inner portion of the bow tie knot as indicated bydotted lines at 38 in FIGURE 3. In this manner, the bow ties arepositioned and partially supported by ledges 32 with metallic clips 26in contact with magnetic bars 20 and 22, extending outwardly on eachside of the bow tie knot 34 It is essential that rods 20 and 22 extend asubstantial distance outwardly from face 18 to provide clearance for thebow tie knot rather than being mounted flush with the face since flushmounting of the knots prevents these rods from contacting the clips 36making it practically impossible to mount the bow ties in the preferredhorizontal position for display. By means of the clearance indicated at3-8 and the cooperating ledges 32, the holder of the present inventionmakes it possible to not only properly space each of a series of bowties along the length of the bow tie holder but in addition, makes itpossible to securely maintain the bow ties in a horizontal positionsimilar to the position assumed by the tie when placed on theshirt of awearer.

Formed integral with body 12 at the upper end of the bow tie holder is asubstantially U-shaped plastic portion terminating in a second plasticportion 'dzjsha'ped to simulate a small bow tie. The lower end of bodyportion12 is formed with a solid block of plastic 44 including recesses46 and'48 as best seen in FIGURE 2 shaped to receive integral portions49 and 42 formed at the top of each holder.

As can be seen when top portions 40 and 42 are received in cooperatingrecesses 46 and 43 on an adjacent holder they serve as means forsecurely attaching the holders together so that a plurality may beplaced end to'end in seriesto support a large number of how ties as maybe desirable in a store or similar show place in which'the number ofties to be displayed exceeds that which may be mounted upon a'singleholder. Integral portion 42 in assuming'the shape and design of a smallbow tie presents a pleasing appearance at the upper end of the bow tieholder while substantially U-shaped por- 'tion"4t; in addition toproviding means for securing adjacent holders together also defines anaperture 5% by which the bow tie holder may be secured to a nail, hookor other fastening means inserted in a suitable horizontal support suchas a 'wall' or display case.

FIGURES 7 to 9 show a bow tie holder 60 constructed in accordance withthe present invention provided at its lower end 62 with two pairsofholes, one pair being indicated at 64 in FIGURE 7. Holes 64 are invertical alignment along one edge 66 of the holder 60. It will be'understood'that a similar pair of holes is formed in the opposite edgeof the holderoil in alignment with the two holes 64.

Adapted to be received in both pairs of holes is a clip attachmentgenerallyindicated at 7%) formed .of wire or similar material. By way ofexample only, the clip 7tlfmay be formed of standard coat hanger wire.

Clip 70 is preferably formed from two wire elements, that is, a lowerdownwardly extending element 72 and an upwardly extending element 7 Theend of upper element 74 terminates in two pairs of spaced inwardlyfacing prongs 76 and 78 with the prongs 76 adapted to be received in theholes 64 and prongs 78 adapted to be received in similar holes in theopposite side of the bow tie holder as previously described.

Extendingdownwardly from prongs 76 and 78 are a pair of parallelverticalarms 86 and 82 slightly spaced as indicated at 84, which armsterminate in a flat laterally extending closed loop 86.

Welded or otherwise suitably secured to the rear of closed loop 86 islower element 72 which terminates at an upper end in a pair of outwardlyextending projections 85 and 88 which may be welded or braised asindicated at 90 in FIGURE 9 to the rear of loop 86. Lower element 72includes a downwardly extending Ll-shaped portion or hook 92 terminatingin upwardly projecting lip 94 p V Clip v76 may be attached to the lowerend of bow tie holder 60 by simply spreading upright arms 86 and 82 sothat the projections 76 and 78 are separated suiiiciently to pass overthe edges of the holder. Standard coat hanger-type wire possessessufiicient resiliency to 'cause the projections to spring into the holessuch as 64 provided at the lower end of the holder to securely engagethe clip about the lower end of the holder.

While a plurality of clip-on type bow ties may be supported on theledges 96 of the holder 6!}, similarly a substantial number offour-in-hand ties may be supported from laterally extending closed loop86. If desired the center portion of the four-in-hand ties may be loopedover the forward parallel arm 98 so as to be threaded through the loopand suspended downwardly therefrom. Similarly a plurality of belts maybe supported from lower element 72 by slipping the belt k3, buckles overupwardly extending lip '7 and sliding the buckles downwardly to beengaged about the lower porinclude the provision of a plurality ofledges providing for the proper spacing of a series of bow ties alongthe length of the. holder and in conjunction with the oft-set face 13providing means for supporting the bow ties in a horizontal position. Anadditional important feature of the bow tie holder of the presentinvention includes cooperating means at the upper and lower end of theholder which make it possible to secure a plurality of holders togetherwithout detracting from the pleasing overall appearance of the holderand which maintains the continuity of the bow tie display.

An aditional important feature of the present invention is a bow tieholder and clip attachment rendering the device suitable for supportingtour-in-hand ties, belts,

and other similar articles as well as bow ties. By em ploying the novelclip of the present invention in conjunction with the holder a user isable to retain many of his accessories in one place, keeping them neatand onldisplay so that any one he desires to wear may be readilyselected with a minimum of bother and efiort.

While the holder of the present invention has been described as beingconstructed of suitable plastic material, it is apparent that anynon-magnetic material having sufficient strength and rigidity may beemployed. Similarly,

while illustrated as having a series of reccssedportions betweenadjacent magnets, it is apparent that the body portion of the holder maybe constructed as a solid, elongated bar. Magnets 14 may be constructedof any suitable permanent magnet material and preferably consist of oneof the alnico series of permanent magnet materials. Magnetic rods 20 and22 by way of example only, may be constructed of A; of an inch coldrolled steel. The width of the holder is determined by the particularsize of the bow ties to be supported and more specifically by the bowtie clips, while the length of the holder may be varied in accordancewith the number of bow ties to be displayed. I M

This application is a continuation-in-part of copending applicationSerial No. 758,145, filed August 29, 1958.

The invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departingfrom the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The presentembodiment is therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrativeand not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by theappended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and allchanges which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of theclaims are therefore intended to be embraced therein What is claimed anddesired to be secured by United States Letters Patent is:

1. A holder for magnetic objects comprising a substantiallyrectangularelongated non-magnetic body having a flat surface extendingsubstantially the entire length thereof, a pair of spaced magnetic rodsembedded in said body and projecting from said surface outwardly fromsaid body, said rods extending in parallel relation along the length ofsaid surface, a plurality of permanent magnets enclosed in said body andspaced along the length thereof with the ends of said magnets in contactwith said rods, and a plurality of ledges extending outwardly from saidfiat surface at spaced points along said body for supporting andpositioning a plurality of how ties.

2. A holder according to claim 1 including means at surface extendingalong the length thereof, a pair of spaced magnetic rods of uniformrectangular cross section embedded in said body and projecting from saidsurface outwardly from said body, said rods extending in parallelrelation along the length of said surface, a plurality of permanentmagnets enclosed in said body and spaced along the length thereof withthe ends of said magnets in contact with said rods, a plurality ofspaced ledges extending outwardly from said surface for preventingrotation of how ties supported on said rods and substantially U-shapedmeans extending upwardly from the top of said body for engaginghorizontal support means, said U-shaped means terminating in meanssimulating a bow tie, said body including a recessed portion at itslower end for receiving the upper end of an adjacent holder to supportsaid holders in end to end relation.

6. A bow tie holder according to claim 5 in which said body includescut-away portions intermediate said magnets, said magnets being securedbetween spaced webs extending from said surface and the side walls ofsaid body.

7. A bow tie holder according to claim 6 in which said body is made ofplastic.

8. A clip attachment for a bow tie holder comprising a laterallyextending substantially closed loop terminating adjacent its center in apair of upwardly extending parallel arms, a pair of spaced inwardprojections on each of said arms for resiliently engaging either side ofa bow tie holder, and downwardly extending substantially U- shaped meansdepending from said loop.

9. A clip attachment according to claim 8 made of wire.

10. Support means comprising a substantially rectangular elongatednon-magnetic body having a flat surface extending substantially theentire length thereof, a pair of spaced magnetic rods embedded in saidbody and projecting from said surface outwardly from said body, saidrods extending in parallel relation along the length of said surface,and a plurality of permanent magnets enclosed in said body and spacedalong the length thereof with the ends of said magnets in contact withsaid rods, a laterally extending substantially closed loop terminatingadjacent its center in a pair of upwardly extending parallel arms, apair of spaced inward projections on each of said arms resilientlyengaging either side of said body, and downwardly extendingsubstantially U-shaped means depending from said loop.

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